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Glossary of lancers09

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5W'S & H
The essentials of any story: who, what, when, where, why, and how
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ADVERTSING
Space in a publication sold to other businesses; display ads usually contain headlines, illustrations, copy, a call for action and information to identify the business
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ALIGNMENT
Refers to the justification of text at its margins; left, right, centered, justified
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BEAT
A specific area assigned to a reporter for regular coverage
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BOLD
Type which appears darker than surrounding type of the same family; used for emphasis
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BY-LINE
Indicates who wrote the story; often includes the writer's title
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CAPTION
The portion of the layout which explains what is happening in a photograph. Also called cutlines. Often includes a photo credit.
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COLUMN
A vertical division of layout which aids in giving structure to a page
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DOMINANT
The largest photograph on a layout
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EDITOR
Has overall responsibility for the publication